Injection Molding Process Engineer | Indianapolis, IN | $80K–$110K
Our client is a well-established medical contract manufacturer in Indianapolis specializing in scientific injection molded plastics for drug delivery devices. They are seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to join a collaborative team of five engineers focused on developing and optimizing injection molding processes for FDA-regulated medical products.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Only 30% shop floor time — the majority of your work is desk-based process development, documentation, and analysis. This is rare in the injection molding industry.
- Clear path to obtaining your Master Molder II certification — fully supported by the company
- Small, tight-knit team of five engineers plus a lead — collaborative and growth-oriented environment
- Meaningful work — products include drug delivery devices like epinephrine auto-injectors that directly impact patient outcomes
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and support injection molding processes while driving improvements in quality, cost, and delivery
- Create detailed manufacturing work instructions, set-up and changeover instructions, control plans, and testing procedures in support of FDA requirements
- Support continuous improvement through product and process analysis for quality improvements, cost reductions, and improved efficiency
- Coach, train, and guide molding technicians on process knowledge and best practices
- Assist in validation efforts for commissioning injection mold tools and equipment
- Work with project managers in the execution of project plans
- Assist with development of new tooling and maintenance of existing tooling
- Coordinate validation efforts with project managers, tool manufacturers, and customers
- Work toward obtaining Master Molder II credentials
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of experience in plastic injection mold processing
- Experience working within a heavily regulated environment — FDA, GMP, or similar
- Knowledge of a variety of design and production methods and materials
- Ability to manage time and projects while setting and meeting aggressive schedules
- Scientific molding methodology experience is a strong plus — DOE, Cp/Cpk, validation
- RJG certification is a plus
Benefits Highlights
- $80,000–$110,000 base salary depending on experience
- 5–10% annual performance bonus based on company results
- 3 weeks PTO starting day one plus 10 paid holidays
- Full health, dental, vision, and complementary insurance starting day one
- 401K with 50% match on first 6% — 100% immediately vested
- Annual profit sharing opportunity
- Relocation assistance available
At The Planet Group, we connect Manufacturing experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries — giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
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Download ResumeInjection Molding Process Engineer | Indianapolis, IN | $80K–$110K
Our client is a well-established medical contract manufacturer in Indianapolis specializing in scientific injection molded plastics for drug delivery devices. They are seeking an Injection Molding Process Engineer to join a collaborative team of five engineers focused on developing and optimizing injection molding processes for FDA-regulated medical products.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Only 30% shop floor time — the majority of your work is desk-based process development, documentation, and analysis. This is rare in the injection molding industry.
- Clear path to obtaining your Master Molder II certification — fully supported by the company
- Small, tight-knit team of five engineers plus a lead — collaborative and growth-oriented environment
- Meaningful work — products include drug delivery devices like epinephrine auto-injectors that directly impact patient outcomes
What You'll Do
- Develop, implement, and support injection molding processes while driving improvements in quality, cost, and delivery
- Create detailed manufacturing work instructions, set-up and changeover instructions, control plans, and testing procedures in support of FDA requirements
- Support continuous improvement through product and process analysis for quality improvements, cost reductions, and improved efficiency
- Coach, train, and guide molding technicians on process knowledge and best practices
- Assist in validation efforts for commissioning injection mold tools and equipment
- Work with project managers in the execution of project plans
- Assist with development of new tooling and maintenance of existing tooling
- Coordinate validation efforts with project managers, tool manufacturers, and customers
- Work toward obtaining Master Molder II credentials
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of experience in plastic injection mold processing
- Experience working within a heavily regulated environment — FDA, GMP, or similar
- Knowledge of a variety of design and production methods and materials
- Ability to manage time and projects while setting and meeting aggressive schedules
- Scientific molding methodology experience is a strong plus — DOE, Cp/Cpk, validation
- RJG certification is a plus
Benefits Highlights
- $80,000–$110,000 base salary depending on experience
- 5–10% annual performance bonus based on company results
- 3 weeks PTO starting day one plus 10 paid holidays
- Full health, dental, vision, and complementary insurance starting day one
- 401K with 50% match on first 6% — 100% immediately vested
- Annual profit sharing opportunity
- Relocation assistance available
At The Planet Group, we connect Manufacturing experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries — giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.